I’ve been looking into technology to help an older friend stay independent. This friend has fallen in their home more than once and I’m investigating ways for them to not be stuck on the floor waiting ...

Did you know you could use your Amazon Alexa device in case of an emergency? Plus, I have the details on Amazon's lesser-known security software that could protect your home from intruders and help ...

Tyler Lacoma has spent more than 10 years testing tech and studying the latest web tool to help keep readers current. He's here for you when you need a how-to guide, explainer, review, or list of the ...

Just when you think you can’t love Alexa any more than you already do, another amazing feature becomes available. This time, it’s the Alexa Emergency Contact, which you can use kind of like a Life ...

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Amazon Echo speakers are some of the best smart speakers you can buy. You can unlock features such as listening to music, asking questions, and controlling other smart home devices (via Alexa). Using ...

Amazon now allows T-Mobile customers to link their mobile numbers and make or receive hands-free Wi-Fi calls through Alexa-enabled devices like Echo Dot or Echo Show. This comes more than two years ...

The move happened only about a month before Verizon’s announcement this week of a new “Number Share – Home” feature that allows Verizon users to link their mobile numbers to Alexa for $5 a month.

Alexa Together works with Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Show devices. The device should be placed in the aging family member's home. For keeping in touch, the service leverages Alexa's existing Drop ...

I've been looking into technology to help an older friend stay independent. This friend has fallen in their home more than once and I'm investigating ways for them to not be stuck on the floor waiting ...